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How to start your own walking group

Do you want to take the first steps to increase your physical activity by joining Australia’s largest FREE community-based walking network? Heart Foundation Walking is structured around the social aspect of walking in groups and it’s a great way to get to know your neighbours and neighbourhood.

There are many ways to be physically active and walking is the number one activity most Australian adults do on a regular basis. Walking is enjoyable and easy and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels and it’s free.

Heart Foundation Walking can help you to set up and maintain walking groups in your local community. Being a volunteer Walk Organiser is fun and easy and you only need one other Walker to start a group! You will receive free training, promotion, support and resources to help your group grow. Your walking group can be any size and walk at various times, distances, days and levels of difficulty that you choose.

Getting started

Speak to the City’s Healthy & Inclusive Communities team on 9405 5000 or email: programs@wanneroo.wa.gov.au for advice on where to begin.

Decide where and when your group will meet, how long your walk will be and the route you will take. You will find some great tips on the Heart Foundation Walking website: http://walking.heartfoundation.org.au/